Monday 8th of April The Annunciation of the Lord “I am the handmaid of the Lord.” Luke 1:26-38 God is not only the creator but also the initiator of all things. It is His plan that we will be saved through
Weekly Reading 6
Sunday 7th of April Divine Mercy Sunday “Eight days later, Jesus came again and stood among them.” John 20:19-31 Each year, on the 2nd Sunday of Easter, we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday, a feast established by Pope John Paul II.
Weekly Reading 5
Saturday 6th of April “God out to the whole world and proclaim the good news.” Mark 16:9-15 After all the events —Jesus’ trial, death, and resurrection—and after He has appeared several times and finally convinces the disciples He is Risen,
Weekly Reading 4
Friday 5th of April “Jesus stepped forwards, took the bread and gave it to them, and the same with the fish.” John 21:1-14 In this reading, we see how Jesus returns to the disciples and gives them what they need
Weekly Reading 3
Thursday 4th of April “It is written that the Christ would suffer and on the third day rise from the dead.” Luke 24: 35-48 While the disciples were still anxious and fearful, Jesus enters into their midst with a greeting of
Weekly Reading 2
Wednesday 3rd of April “’The Son of Man is going to his fate, as the scriptures say he will.’” Matthew 26:14-25 Throughout the last few weeks, we have seen how Jesus followed God’s will and was obedient to his plans, fulfilling
Weekly Reading 1
Tuesday 2nd of April “I have seen the Lord and he has spoken to me.” John 20: 11-18 Jesus empowered women. In His time on earth, Jewish women only had a background role. But St John emphasises the role of Mother
Weekly Reading 5
Saturday 9th of March “Have mercy on me, God in your goodness.” Psalm 51: 1-19 As we know, lent is a time of repentance, humbly acknowledging our guilt, and resolving to change. Psalm 51 can help us on this journey
2024 Easter Retreat ” Who are you looking for?”
When: 23rd March 2024 Where: St Bernadette Catholic Church, Carlton Time: 9:00-4pm Cost $50 (BYO Lunch) For more information and booking a space: Please contact Verbum Dei Missionaries, (02) 9341 5848 or verbumdeisydney@gmail.com
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Monday 11th of March “Go home: your son will live.” John 4:43-54 We all pray for what we desire. However, often it seems that we receive very little of what we have asked for, at least in the way we